We now live in an age of rapid change. Long gone are the days of writing a business plan, analyzing every detail, then living with that plan for years. The business climate of today demands split-second decisions, rapid execution and competitive leapfrogging that happens in a matter of...

The very fact that you've picked up a copy of XML-Journal or are viewing it online at www.XML-Journal.com and are reading this editorial means that my job is half done. Because it shows that you're already paying attention to XML and thinking about how it will change the world of busin...

XML is a significant technological achievement, but what's it really good for when it comes to e-business and industry applications? In these columns I'll discuss how companies and consortiums are developing XML specifications for a wide range of industries. Most of the hot activity th...

This article explores the paradox that sharing a common vocabulary can actually restrict the richness and nuances of a business paradigm.